protease

The pancreas is one of those body parts you never think about, until something goes wrong with it! The pancreas is a long, flat gland tucked behind the stomach that does many jobs. One of those jobs is to make substances called enzymes. Enzymes allow you to digest the food you eat so that it can be used to nourish your body. Your pancreas makes enzymes called lipase, protease and amylase. Lipase helps to break down fats.